Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Thermostatic Expansion Valve. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape
and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Climate Control System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
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Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold bracket nut.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold nut, disconnect the fitting. Discard the gasket seals.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the bolts and the thermostatic expansion valve. Discard the gasket seals.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTICE:
Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
Install and lubricate new O-ring seals. Refer to the appropriate Specifications in Group 412.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount
of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding
procedure in Group 412.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1532Installer, Camshaft SealTKIT-2010B-FLMTKIT-2010B-ROW
303-409
(T92C-6700-CH)
Remover, Crankshaft SealTKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMHTKIT-1993-LMH/MH
Materials
Name
Specification
Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor OilXO-5W20-Q1SP
WSS-M2C945-B1
Removal
Remove the VCT unit.
Refer to: Variable Camshaft T..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Release the clips and remove the cover.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Remove the bolts and the center speaker.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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